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Carol Withington is retiring at the end of the school year after 31 years of teaching at Hartland Cooperative Nursery School. She was honored with a party yesterday at Hartland Recreational Center in Hartland. (Valley News - Libby March)

Generations of Love: Hartland Honors Retiring Preschool Teacher 

Monday, May 20, 2013

Hartland — More than a dozen class photos tacked to a farewell poster yesterday showcased the smiles of two generations-worth of Hartland-area preschoolers. Behind the rows of young learners, there was an enduring constant — the equally enthusiastic smile of Carol Withington, a teacher at Hartland Cooperative Nursery School who celebrated her pending retirement yesterday after 31 years at the …

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Local Students Win Writing Awards

Monday, May 20, 2013

Three local students were honored recently for their entries in the 2013 PBS Kids Go! Writers Contest, held by Vermont Public Television.The annual contest is open to students from kindergarten to third grade. Keira E. Kegelman, a kindergartener from Hartland, won her age group with her story “Best Friends Eat Their Veggies.” First-grade …

Charles M. Smith

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Zephyrhills, Fla. — Charles M. Smith, 66, of N. Hartland, Vt. passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Zephyrhills where he has lived since 2004. Funeral service will be held at St. Anthony’s in White River Jct., Vt. on Friday, June 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Father Richard Tinney of St. Pius the X officiating. There will be a Celebration of …

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Jim Rubens, chairman of the Granite State Coalition Against Expanded Gambling, lobbies legislators in Concord prior to debate on legislation that would establish a casino in the state. After more than two hours of debate, lawmakers voted to reject the proposal. (Valley News - James M. Patterson) N.H. House Rejects Casino
Mia, a Jack Russell Terrier, howls at her owner, Henrey Ilsley, to keep mowing the lawn at his home in Bradford, Vt., after he stopped momentarily on Tuesday. Mia always mows the lawn with Ilsley, and according to her owner, is a taskmistress. “She’s definitely the boss,” Illsley said. “If I stop she’ll keep barking until I start mowing again.” (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Bradford’s Barking Boss
Hanover’s Camille Hankel, right, runs to return a point while playing with partner Zoe Yu against Coe-Brown yesterday. (Valley News - Libby March) Cougars Corral Cardinals
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Letter: Unnecessary Death on the Farm

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: In offering his perspective on killing as part of animal farming (“Death Is Always on the Farm Schedule,” Dec. 23), Chuck Wooster retold the story of Green Mountain College and their oxen Bill and Lou. Wooster neglected to mention the actual issue in the matter …

Oxbow at Woodstock boys basketball in Woodstock, Vt., on December 20, 2012. Woodstock won, 47-40. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

With New Coach, Hartford Has High Hopes

Sunday, December 23, 2012

After a six-year stint as coach of the Hartford girls basketball team, which culminated with the program’s first state championship last winter, defensive specialist Steve Landon brings his skills and dedication to the Hurricane boys this season. While …

Letter: Try Some Winter Upkeep, Hartland

Monday, May 20, 2013

To the Editor: It’s nice that Hartland is willing to spend $340,000 on fixing the Three Corners intersection, as that is well overdue. However, I was wondering why it seems like the town spends nothing on winter upkeep of their half of the Hartland/Brownsville Road? When coming or …

Hartland to Move Forward With Intersection Expansion

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hartland — The Three Corners intersection is getting closer to its long-overdo makeover. The Selectboard voted this week to move forward with building a traditional four-way intersection designed to streamline traffic flow. An option to build a roundabout …

Kenneth M. Dow

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hartland, Vt. — Kenneth M. Dow, 76, died surrounded by his family on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. He was born on Jan. 14, 1936, the son of Mervin and Emma (Temple) Dow. He attended Hartland Elementary School and graduated from Windsor High School. He Enlisted in the Army …

Mascoma’s Erin Tevere dribbles the ball against Inter-Lakes last week. The Royals reached the New Hampshire Division III quarterfinals last season. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Teams Raring to Return to the Hardwood

Sunday, December 16, 2012

With the winter season officially upon us, the best place to get a front row seat for all the action is your area gymnasiums. Last year, Oxbow and Hartford claimed state titles. Who will be this season’s Cinderella? …

Leap of Faith: Loose-Ball Play Is A Key For Windsor Basketball Win

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Windsor — A gutsy gamble at a crucial time lifted Windsor High to a 39-34 boys basketball victory over Springfield last night at Windsor High School. The Yellowjackets led the teams’ season opener by 11 points early in the fourth quarter before the visitors pulled within two points …

Olive Macgregor of Lebanon grabs a pool noodle along with other participants during a water aerobics class at the CCBA in Lebanon. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap)

A Lifetime of Fitness: Seniors Discuss Their Personal Regimens 

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Seniors weigh in on the reasons for — and benefits of — their personal regimens Olive Macgregor, 70, of Lebanon: “I would say I’ve been attending Aquafit classes at the CCBA for at least 15 years. I really …

Tibbits — Moloney

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Hartford — Britney Tibbits and Chris Moloney have announced their engagement. A resident of Denver, Colo., the bride-to-be is the daughter of Susan and C. Kevin Tibbits, of Hartford. She graduated from Hartford High School in 2004 and earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of …

Hartford’s Owen Connor wills his ball to the left during a high school bowling meet at Upper Valley Lanes and Games in White River Junction yesterday. (Valley News - James M. Patterson)

Finding Solace in the Lanes

Sunday, December 9, 2012

White River Junction — Before a major mountain bike accident two years ago, Owen Connor was a well-rounded athlete. Even with one arm, the junior delivers the round ball quite well. Riding downhill near his mother’s Lebanon home …